Outside linebacker Willie Gay will miss the next four games for the Kansas City Chiefs. 

The news comes after the NFL handed down the suspension stemming from a January arrest in which Gay was charged with a misdemeanor criminal damage charge in Overland Park. 

Documents stated that Gay damaged a vacuum cleaner, a door frame, and a wall during a confrontation. It was classified as a domestic violence offense.  

Gay will be eligible to return to the Chiefs roster for the October 17th matchup with the Buffalo Bills. Kansas City has added linebacker Jack Cochrane from the practice squad to help fill the void left by Gay's suspension.

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostOutside linebacker Willie Gay will miss the next four games for the Kansas City Chiefs. The news comes after the NFL handed down the suspension stemming from a January arrest in which Gay was charged with a misdemeanor criminal damage charge in Overland Park. Documents stated that Gay damaged a vacuum cleaner, a door frame, and a wall during a confrontation. It was classified as a domestic violence offense. Gay will be eligible to return to the Chiefs roster for the October 17th matchup with the Buffalo Bills. Kansas City has added linebacker Jack Cochrane from the practice squad to help fill the void left by Gay's suspension.

Linebacker Willie Gay suspended four games by NFL for misdemeanor charge

The 2022 St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame class was officially enshrined on Sunday night at the Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center. 

The class is made up of 10 individuals, a Special Olympics Athlete of the Year and one team induction.

Included in this year's class is former Missouri Western basketball coach and Missouri Sports Hall of Fame coach Tom Smith, who led the Griffons to 448 total wins, five MIAA regular season and tournament titles and 11 NCAA tournament appearances.

As a member of several other Halls of Fame, Smith says this one is extra special.

"I walk around town and people still call me coach," Smith said. "With that, I think it's a really, extremely big honor. I think my ability to relate to my players and have them relate back to me was very important. So, from that aspect, having several ex-players in the room (Sunday) was very nice."

Smith is also in the Missouri Western Athletics Hall of Fame, MIAA Hall of Fame, Missouri Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame and Valparaiso Athletics Hall of Fame. 

The floor at the Looney Indoor Sports Complex was also named in his honor in 2019.

Also included is local football legend Michael Hill - a St. Joseph Central graduate and Missouri's Western all-time leading rusher with 4,969 yards. Hill says learning about the rest of this Hall of Fame Class made the induction all the more special.

"Seeing everything that they contributed and things that they've done, it was an honor to be in the same class," Hill said, "and really good to see a lot of people who have supported me along the way in this crowd, too."

Hill is a member of the 2012 Missouri Western team that went 12-2  and won the MIAA title along with two playoff games. That team is being inducted into the Missouri Western Hall of Fame this October.

"Looking forward to seeing them at the tailgate before (the game Oct. 29), and it'll be good to see all of the coaches and players."

After Missouri Western, Hill went on to play for four years in the NFL on five different teams.

The other members of the class are basketball coach&nbsp;Gary Filbert, women's basketball star Janet Clark Moody, NFL official George Hayward, St. Joseph based Herzog Motorsports, football legend Vic Eaton, USA Weightlifting Coach Dennis Snethen, wrestling promoter Gust Karras, area sports innovator Bill McKinney,&nbsp; world renowned sporting clays Shooter H.L. “Doc” Childress and Special Olympics athlete Tanner Hrenchir.

Also on Sunday, former Kansas State football coach and St. Joseph native Bill Snyder, a 2021 St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame inductee himself, presented Missouri Western women's basketball coach Candi Whitaker with the <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/ec483352-6f93-4c30-a10d-63b7161fb4e3">inaugural Woman of Impact Award</a>, recognizing an outstanding achievement from a female athlete, coach, administrator or contributor over the past year.

You can read about the rest of the class <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/432831fe-146a-4394-8b26-213041cead8e">in full here</a><a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/432831fe-146a-4394-8b26-213041cead8e"></a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663587655735.jpeg" alt="St. Joseph Central and Missouri Western football star Michael Hill was inducted into the St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe 2022 St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame class was officially enshrined on Sunday night at the Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center. The class is made up of 10 individuals, a Special Olympics Athlete of the Year and one team induction.Included in this year's class is former Missouri Western basketball coach and Missouri Sports Hall of Fame coach Tom Smith, who led the Griffons to 448 total wins, five MIAA regular season and tournament titles and 11 NCAA tournament appearances.As a member of several other Halls of Fame, Smith says this one is extra special."I walk around town and people still call me coach," Smith said. "With that, I think it's a really, extremely big honor. I think my ability to relate to my players and have them relate back to me was very important. So, from that aspect, having several ex-players in the room (Sunday) was very nice."Smith is also in the Missouri Western Athletics Hall of Fame, MIAA Hall of Fame, Missouri Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame and Valparaiso Athletics Hall of Fame. The floor at the Looney Indoor Sports Complex was also named in his honor in 2019.Also included is local football legend Michael Hill - a St. Joseph Central graduate and Missouri's Western all-time leading rusher with 4,969 yards. Hill says learning about the rest of this Hall of Fame Class made the induction all the more special."Seeing everything that they contributed and things that they've done, it was an honor to be in the same class," Hill said, "and really good to see a lot of people who have supported me along the way in this crowd, too."Hill is a member of the 2012 Missouri Western team that went 12-2 and won the MIAA title along with two playoff games. That team is being inducted into the Missouri Western Hall of Fame this October."Looking forward to seeing them at the tailgate before (the game Oct. 29), and it'll be good to see all of the coaches and players."After Missouri Western, Hill went on to play for four years in the NFL on five different teams.The other members of the class are basketball coach&nbsp;Gary Filbert, women's basketball star Janet Clark Moody, NFL official George Hayward, St. Joseph based Herzog Motorsports, football legend Vic Eaton, USA Weightlifting Coach Dennis Snethen, wrestling promoter Gust Karras, area sports innovator Bill McKinney,&nbsp; world renowned sporting clays Shooter H.L. “Doc” Childress and Special Olympics athlete Tanner Hrenchir.Also on Sunday, former Kansas State football coach and St. Joseph native Bill Snyder, a 2021 St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame inductee himself, presented Missouri Western women's basketball coach Candi Whitaker with the <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/ec483352-6f93-4c30-a10d-63b7161fb4e3">inaugural Woman of Impact Award</a>, recognizing an outstanding achievement from a female athlete, coach, administrator or contributor over the past year.You can read about the rest of the class <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/432831fe-146a-4394-8b26-213041cead8e">in full here</a><a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/432831fe-146a-4394-8b26-213041cead8e"></a>.<figure>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663588128574.jpeg" alt="Tanner Hrenchir." />
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St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame 2022 class inducted Sunday at Stoney Creek Hotel

Missouri Western falls for first time in 2022

The Griffons were unable to overcome an early deficit and an over two hour weather delay against Emporia State, falling 36-12 to the Hornets.&nbsp; Read the full recap <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/f2e54794-1465-4ea9-ae89-8b0038fa3af4">HERE</a>.

Bearcats sack their way to victory

The Northwest Missouri State Bearcats sacked the quarterback eight times and held Central Missouri to 103 total yards of offense on way to a 24-7 win over the Mules.&nbsp;

The win for the Bearcats marked the 14th straight win at Bearcat Memorial Stadium as they improved to 3-0 on the season.&nbsp;

The Bearcats defense was the story of the game as along with the eight sacks, the defense held the Mules to negative three yards of rushing.&nbsp; The Bearcats have now only allowed 37 yards on the ground all season.

Of the eight sacks, four were recorded by Senior defensive lineman Elijah Green, which was only a half sack away from breaking the single game sack record at Northwest held by Matt Uhde since he set the record in 1995.&nbsp; Green also recorded a team best six tackles.

The Mules also did a decent job holding Northwest in check.&nbsp; Northwest came into the contest averaging 533 yards on offense and were held to only 346 total yards (181 rushing, 165 passing). Senior running back Jamar Moya accounted for 159 all purpose yards (16 carries for 91 yards, 7 catches for 69 yards) and two scores.&nbsp;

The Bearcats will hit the road next for a matchup with Central Oklahoma.&nbsp; Central Oklahoma is coming off a 40-21 loss to Missouri Southern.&nbsp; Kickoff is set for 2pm.

Ravens stay undefeated in series against Clarke

For the first time the Benedictine Ravens took the field as a ranked program against the Clarke University Pride on Saturday.&nbsp;

The #15 Ravens forced five turnovers, with two of the five leading to points, en route to the 36-18 victory.

Quarterback Garrett Kettle passed for 266 yards going 19-32 and throwing two touchdowns while running back Rayshon Mills ran for 49 yards and two scores.&nbsp; Sophomore cornerback Fabian Njika had one interception which he took 40 yards for a defensive score as well.

The Ravens are now 3-1 on the season and will return home for its annual Family Weekend on Saturday for a matchup with Graceland. Kickoff is set for 1pm.

Tigers bounce back, win final tune-up game before SEC play

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Luther Burden III raced 78 yards on a punt return for a score and Missouri defeated Abilene Christian 34-17.

 Quarterback Brady Cook and Dominic Lovett connected on a 79-yard touchdown pass in the first half that helped Missouri build a 17-3 halftime lead. Lovett posted career highs with seven catches for 132 yards and two scores. 

The Wildcats scored their only touchdown thanks to a Missouri turnover. On first down from the Tigers 9-yard line in the third quarter, David Oke stripped the ball from Cook and Alexander Duke recovered the ball in the end zone, pulling the Wildcats within 24-10.

Missouri will begin SEC play on Saturday in a matchup against Auburn on the road.&nbsp; Kickoff is set for 11am and will be broadcast on ESPN.

Jayhawks off to best start since 2009 following win over Cougars

Jalon Daniels threw for 158 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 123 yards and two scores as Kansas improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2009 with a 48-30 win over Houston. 

Daniels finished 14 of 23 and threw touchdown passes of 5, 60 and 8 yards and had touchdown runs of 12 and 9 yards. He found 11 different receivers and threw touchdown passes to Torry Locklin, Jared Casey and Luke Grimm.

The Jayhawks will look to improve to 4-0 as they return to Lawrence for the first time in two weeks to take on Duke.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 11am and will be broadcast on FS1

Tulane rallies to upset Kanas State in Manhattan

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Michael Pratt overcame two costly interceptions with a 4-yard touchdown pass to Tyrick James with 4:27 left and Tulane upset Kansas State 17-10. 

K-State came into the game favored by two touchdowns. The Green Wave stopped the Wildcats on fourth-and-short twice in the third quarter and again in the fourth. K-State finished 1 for 5 on fourth down. 

It was Tulane’s first road victory over a Power-5 conference school since beating Rutgers in 2010. Rutgers was part of the Big East that season.

Adrian Martinez threw for 150 yards and one touchdown going 21-for-31 in the loss.&nbsp; Junior running back Deuce&nbsp; Vaugh saw a streak of eight straight games with 100 rushing yards or more snapped, rushing for 81 yards on 20 carries.&nbsp;

The Wildcats will hit the road to begin Big 12 conference play Saturday against Oklahoma.&nbsp; Kickoff is set for 7pm and will be broadcast on Fox.

Cornhuskers fall in first game following Scott Frost firing

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Dillon Gabriel threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and sixth-ranked Oklahoma hammered Nebraska 49-14 in the Cornhuskers’ first game following the firing of Scott Frost. 

OU posted its most lopsided victory over Nebraska since a 45-10 win in 1990. The Sooners have won seven of eight against the team it used to battle for conference championships year-in and year-out in the old Big Eight. 

The Huskers have lost 19 straight against Top 25 opponents and nine in a row against Bowl Subdivision teams. Oklahoma scored 35 straight points after Nebraska opened with a six-play, 77-yard touchdown drive.

The Cornhuskers will have a week off before their next matchup when they meet Indiana on October 1st.&nbsp; Time is currently to be determined.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663463082389.jpeg" alt="Northwest defensive lineman Elijah Green/ Photo courtesy of Northwest Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Northwest defensive lineman Elijah Green/ Photo courtesy of Northwest Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostMissouri Western falls for first time in 2022The Griffons were unable to overcome an early deficit and an over two hour weather delay against Emporia State, falling 36-12 to the Hornets.&nbsp; Read the full recap <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/f2e54794-1465-4ea9-ae89-8b0038fa3af4">HERE</a>.Bearcats sack their way to victoryThe Northwest Missouri State Bearcats sacked the quarterback eight times and held Central Missouri to 103 total yards of offense on way to a 24-7 win over the Mules.&nbsp;The win for the Bearcats marked the 14th straight win at Bearcat Memorial Stadium as they improved to 3-0 on the season.&nbsp;The Bearcats defense was the story of the game as along with the eight sacks, the defense held the Mules to negative three yards of rushing.&nbsp; The Bearcats have now only allowed 37 yards on the ground all season.Of the eight sacks, four were recorded by Senior defensive lineman Elijah Green, which was only a half sack away from breaking the single game sack record at Northwest held by Matt Uhde since he set the record in 1995.&nbsp; Green also recorded a team best six tackles.The Mules also did a decent job holding Northwest in check.&nbsp; Northwest came into the contest averaging 533 yards on offense and were held to only 346 total yards (181 rushing, 165 passing). Senior running back Jamar Moya accounted for 159 all purpose yards (16 carries for 91 yards, 7 catches for 69 yards) and two scores.&nbsp;The Bearcats will hit the road next for a matchup with Central Oklahoma.&nbsp; Central Oklahoma is coming off a 40-21 loss to Missouri Southern.&nbsp; Kickoff is set for 2pm.Ravens stay undefeated in series against ClarkeFor the first time the Benedictine Ravens took the field as a ranked program against the Clarke University Pride on Saturday.&nbsp;The #15 Ravens forced five turnovers, with two of the five leading to points, en route to the 36-18 victory.Quarterback Garrett Kettle passed for 266 yards going 19-32 and throwing two touchdowns while running back Rayshon Mills ran for 49 yards and two scores.&nbsp; Sophomore cornerback Fabian Njika had one interception which he took 40 yards for a defensive score as well.The Ravens are now 3-1 on the season and will return home for its annual Family Weekend on Saturday for a matchup with Graceland. Kickoff is set for 1pm.Tigers bounce back, win final tune-up game before SEC play COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Luther Burden III raced 78 yards on a punt return for a score and Missouri defeated Abilene Christian 34-17. Quarterback Brady Cook and Dominic Lovett connected on a 79-yard touchdown pass in the first half that helped Missouri build a 17-3 halftime lead. Lovett posted career highs with seven catches for 132 yards and two scores. The Wildcats scored their only touchdown thanks to a Missouri turnover. On first down from the Tigers 9-yard line in the third quarter, David Oke stripped the ball from Cook and Alexander Duke recovered the ball in the end zone, pulling the Wildcats within 24-10.Missouri will begin SEC play on Saturday in a matchup against Auburn on the road.&nbsp; Kickoff is set for 11am and will be broadcast on ESPN.Jayhawks off to best start since 2009 following win over CougarsJalon Daniels threw for 158 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 123 yards and two scores as Kansas improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2009 with a 48-30 win over Houston. Daniels finished 14 of 23 and threw touchdown passes of 5, 60 and 8 yards and had touchdown runs of 12 and 9 yards. He found 11 different receivers and threw touchdown passes to Torry Locklin, Jared Casey and Luke Grimm.The Jayhawks will look to improve to 4-0 as they return to Lawrence for the first time in two weeks to take on Duke.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 11am and will be broadcast on FS1Tulane rallies to upset Kanas State in ManhattanMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Michael Pratt overcame two costly interceptions with a 4-yard touchdown pass to Tyrick James with 4:27 left and Tulane upset Kansas State 17-10. K-State came into the game favored by two touchdowns. The Green Wave stopped the Wildcats on fourth-and-short twice in the third quarter and again in the fourth. K-State finished 1 for 5 on fourth down. It was Tulane’s first road victory over a Power-5 conference school since beating Rutgers in 2010. Rutgers was part of the Big East that season.Adrian Martinez threw for 150 yards and one touchdown going 21-for-31 in the loss.&nbsp; Junior running back Deuce&nbsp; Vaugh saw a streak of eight straight games with 100 rushing yards or more snapped, rushing for 81 yards on 20 carries.&nbsp;The Wildcats will hit the road to begin Big 12 conference play Saturday against Oklahoma.&nbsp; Kickoff is set for 7pm and will be broadcast on Fox.Cornhuskers fall in first game following Scott Frost firingLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Dillon Gabriel threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and sixth-ranked Oklahoma hammered Nebraska 49-14 in the Cornhuskers’ first game following the firing of Scott Frost. OU posted its most lopsided victory over Nebraska since a 45-10 win in 1990. The Sooners have won seven of eight against the team it used to battle for conference championships year-in and year-out in the old Big Eight. The Huskers have lost 19 straight against Top 25 opponents and nine in a row against Bowl Subdivision teams. Oklahoma scored 35 straight points after Nebraska opened with a six-play, 77-yard touchdown drive.The Cornhuskers will have a week off before their next matchup when they meet Indiana on October 1st.&nbsp; Time is currently to be determined.

CFB Round Up: Northwest win streak in Maryville moves to 14, Jayhawks win again

(AP) — Brady Singer pitched out of a bases-loaded, nobody out jam in the third and finished with six strong innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 9-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox. 

Singer won his fifth straight decision. He allowed five singles and a walk while striking out five. It was the second straight start without allowing a run for the 26-year-old College World Series champion from Florida.

 MJ Melendez and Vinnie Pasquantino had three hits apiece for the Royals. Rich Hill took the loss for Boston.

The Royals take on the Red Sox again Sunday afternoon with first pitch at 12:35 central. Coverage begins at 12:00 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

(AP) — Brady Singer pitched out of a bases-loaded, nobody out jam in the third and finished with six strong innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 9-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Singer won his fifth straight decision. He allowed five singles and a walk while striking out five. It was the second straight start without allowing a run for the 26-year-old College World Series champion from Florida. MJ Melendez and Vinnie Pasquantino had three hits apiece for the Royals. Rich Hill took the loss for Boston.The Royals take on the Red Sox again Sunday afternoon with first pitch at 12:35 central. Coverage begins at 12:00 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Singer shuts down Red Sox, Royals beat Boston 9-0

EMPORIA, KS - Things got off to a strange start for Missouri Western right from the get-go.

On a third down play inside their own five-yard-line, Griffons' right guard Evan Clark was called on a holding penalty in his own endzone, resulting in an Emporia State safety. It was 2-0 Hornets less than two minutes into the game.

The Griffons got behind, and never recovered. Missouri Western (2-1) got down 16-0 in the second quarter, 22-6 at halftime and fell behind even further after a two-hour and 40-minute rain delay, falling to Emporia State 36-12 Saturday at Welch Stadium in Emporia, Kansas.

The loss snaps a five-game winning streak for the Griffons dating back to last season, and Emporia State got its first win over MWSU on the gridiron since 2017.

"We came out here and just freaking laid an egg," Missouri Western head coach Matt Williamson told KFEQ Radio on postgame. "Just didn't play very well. Did not play Missouri Western football. We got punched in the face and didn't react to it."

The Griffons had trouble getting anything going offensively for much of the first half. Missouri Western had just one first down and 25 yards of offense in the first quarter. In fact, the Griffons went three-and out on five of their first six possessions.

"Offensively, just totally nonexistent," Williamson said of the first half. "It was embarrassing, I think. I truly believe Emporia's defense outplayed our offense."

Emporia State (2-1) was a bit slow to start too, going three-and-out on their first three drives. The Hornets woke up midway through the first quarter, and put together an 11-play, 95-yard drive to get the offensive scoring started.

Faced with a 4th-and-2 at the Missouri Western 30, Emporia quarterback Braden Gleason took off on a 30-yard touchdown run to give the Hornets a 9-0 lead with with 3:35 left in the first quarter.

After another Griffon three-and-out, Emporia State marched down the field again, this time going 68 yards on 12 plays. After converting another fourth down, Gleason fired a seven-yard touchdown pass to Jaylen Varner, putting Emporia up 16-0 with 12:30 left in the second quarter.

Later in the second, the Western offense finally got going, piecing together an 11-play, 57 yard march, sparked by a 21-yard run from Jared Scott and ending with a three-yard touchdown run from quarterback Reagan Jones.

The Griffons completed a successful two-point conversion on a pass to Brandon Hall, but it was called back due to offensive pass interference. The Griffons went for a long point-after and missed, making it a 16-6 game with 4:44 left in the first half.

Emporia State methodically went down the field again in the final 1:54 of the second quarter, milking the clock along the way, and scoring with just 12 seconds left until halftime. Gleason hit Cole Schumacher on a 17-yard touchdown throw. The point-after was blocked, but the Hornets took a 22-6 lead into the locker room.

Then, the rains came. Toward the end of the halftime break, a lightning delay went into effect, as a slow moving, severe thunderstorm hung around the Emporia area, delaying the game for over 2.5 hours.

Once the second half started, the Griffons went on offense first. However, a fumbled kickoff return by Cooper Burton pinned Western deep, and then a lost fumble by Brandon Hall set Emporia State up with a first-and-goal at the six.

Two plays later, Gleason ran it in for a four-yard score, putting Emporia State ahead 29-6, just 53 seconds into the second half.

After a two-and-a-half hour wait, Missouri Western turned the ball over on its first play from scrimmage in the second half, and were suddenly faced with its largest deficit of the day.

Things just never improved much for Missouri Western, especially on offense. The Griffons punted twice more in the third quarter, before scoring their first points of the second half with 1:20 left in the third quarter.

Jones found junior tight end Ty Harvey in one-on-one coverage down the sideline, and Harvey went 38 yards to the endzone for the score. Missouri Western again went for two, but a pass to Cooper Burton fell incomplete, leaving the score at 29-12 late in the third.

On the first play of the fourth quarter, Emporia basically called game, as Gleason found Corey Thomas on a short completion to the sideline. Thomas broke a tackle and took it 54 yards to the house to put Emporia ahead 36-12 with 14:50 to play.

The Griffons tried to answer, and had fourth-and-goal at the four-yard line early in the fourth, but came up short, as a short pass to Burton fell incomplete.

Gleason had a stellar outing for Emporia, completing 27-of-42 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for 62 yards and two scores on seven carries.

Jones had a tough day for Western, taking his first career loss as the Griffons starting QB. He completed 16-of-33 passes for 158 yards, a touchdown and interception. He rushed for 40 yards and a score on 11 carries.

"He was off, man," Williamson said of his quarterback. "We have to tighten him back up and get him ready to rock and roll and doing our thing again."

In all, Emporia had 83 snaps on offense, compared to 69 by Western. The Hornets also outgained the Griffons in total yardage, 443-311.

"Total consistency of dropped balls, fumbles, miscues offensively altogether," Williamson remarked. "Our defense, it feels like they were on the dang field the whole time."

"The biggest thing that's frustrating to me and it's one of my staples, you can't walk off the field and say, 'Hey, that team played harder than you.' (Emporia) did and it frustrates me."

Missouri Western is home next Saturday to host Washburn at Spratt Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. Coverage starts at 5 on KFEQ (680, 95.3).

You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663462977294.jpeg" alt="Missouri Western quarterback Reagan Jones (7) tries to get away from a defender in the Griffons' 36-12 loss at Emporia State Saturday. Photo by Arianne Boma." />
 <figcaption>Missouri Western quarterback Reagan Jones (7) tries to get away from a defender in the Griffons' 36-12 loss at Emporia State Saturday. Photo by Arianne Boma.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostEMPORIA, KS - Things got off to a strange start for Missouri Western right from the get-go.On a third down play inside their own five-yard-line, Griffons' right guard Evan Clark was called on a holding penalty in his own endzone, resulting in an Emporia State safety. It was 2-0 Hornets less than two minutes into the game.The Griffons got behind, and never recovered. Missouri Western (2-1) got down 16-0 in the second quarter, 22-6 at halftime and fell behind even further after a two-hour and 40-minute rain delay, falling to Emporia State 36-12 Saturday at Welch Stadium in Emporia, Kansas.The loss snaps a five-game winning streak for the Griffons dating back to last season, and Emporia State got its first win over MWSU on the gridiron since 2017."We came out here and just freaking laid an egg," Missouri Western head coach Matt Williamson told KFEQ Radio on postgame. "Just didn't play very well. Did not play Missouri Western football. We got punched in the face and didn't react to it."The Griffons had trouble getting anything going offensively for much of the first half. Missouri Western had just one first down and 25 yards of offense in the first quarter. In fact, the Griffons went three-and out on five of their first six possessions."Offensively, just totally nonexistent," Williamson said of the first half. "It was embarrassing, I think. I truly believe Emporia's defense outplayed our offense."Emporia State (2-1) was a bit slow to start too, going three-and-out on their first three drives. The Hornets woke up midway through the first quarter, and put together an 11-play, 95-yard drive to get the offensive scoring started.Faced with a 4th-and-2 at the Missouri Western 30, Emporia quarterback Braden Gleason took off on a 30-yard touchdown run to give the Hornets a 9-0 lead with with 3:35 left in the first quarter.After another Griffon three-and-out, Emporia State marched down the field again, this time going 68 yards on 12 plays. After converting another fourth down, Gleason fired a seven-yard touchdown pass to Jaylen Varner, putting Emporia up 16-0 with 12:30 left in the second quarter.Later in the second, the Western offense finally got going, piecing together an 11-play, 57 yard march, sparked by a 21-yard run from Jared Scott and ending with a three-yard touchdown run from quarterback Reagan Jones.The Griffons completed a successful two-point conversion on a pass to Brandon Hall, but it was called back due to offensive pass interference. The Griffons went for a long point-after and missed, making it a 16-6 game with 4:44 left in the first half.Emporia State methodically went down the field again in the final 1:54 of the second quarter, milking the clock along the way, and scoring with just 12 seconds left until halftime. Gleason hit Cole Schumacher on a 17-yard touchdown throw. The point-after was blocked, but the Hornets took a 22-6 lead into the locker room.Then, the rains came. Toward the end of the halftime break, a lightning delay went into effect, as a slow moving, severe thunderstorm hung around the Emporia area, delaying the game for over 2.5 hours.Once the second half started, the Griffons went on offense first. However, a fumbled kickoff return by Cooper Burton pinned Western deep, and then a lost fumble by Brandon Hall set Emporia State up with a first-and-goal at the six.Two plays later, Gleason ran it in for a four-yard score, putting Emporia State ahead 29-6, just 53 seconds into the second half.After a two-and-a-half hour wait, Missouri Western turned the ball over on its first play from scrimmage in the second half, and were suddenly faced with its largest deficit of the day.Things just never improved much for Missouri Western, especially on offense. The Griffons punted twice more in the third quarter, before scoring their first points of the second half with 1:20 left in the third quarter.Jones found junior tight end Ty Harvey in one-on-one coverage down the sideline, and Harvey went 38 yards to the endzone for the score. Missouri Western again went for two, but a pass to Cooper Burton fell incomplete, leaving the score at 29-12 late in the third.On the first play of the fourth quarter, Emporia basically called game, as Gleason found Corey Thomas on a short completion to the sideline. Thomas broke a tackle and took it 54 yards to the house to put Emporia ahead 36-12 with 14:50 to play.The Griffons tried to answer, and had fourth-and-goal at the four-yard line early in the fourth, but came up short, as a short pass to Burton fell incomplete.Gleason had a stellar outing for Emporia, completing 27-of-42 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for 62 yards and two scores on seven carries.Jones had a tough day for Western, taking his first career loss as the Griffons starting QB. He completed 16-of-33 passes for 158 yards, a touchdown and interception. He rushed for 40 yards and a score on 11 carries."He was off, man," Williamson said of his quarterback. "We have to tighten him back up and get him ready to rock and roll and doing our thing again."In all, Emporia had 83 snaps on offense, compared to 69 by Western. The Hornets also outgained the Griffons in total yardage, 443-311."Total consistency of dropped balls, fumbles, miscues offensively altogether," Williamson remarked. "Our defense, it feels like they were on the dang field the whole time.""The biggest thing that's frustrating to me and it's one of my staples, you can't walk off the field and say, 'Hey, that team played harder than you.' (Emporia) did and it frustrates me."Missouri Western is home next Saturday to host Washburn at Spratt Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. Coverage starts at 5 on KFEQ (680, 95.3).You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Missouri Western gets behind early, falls at Emporia in rain delayed game Saturday

The high school football season rolls on with week 4 in Missouri and week 3 in Kansas! Below is a list of all of the area scores.

Be sure to tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com, KFEQ app) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike from 10-11 p.m. for scores and live coaches' interviews!

MEC Savannah 69 (4-0)&nbsp;Lafayette 0 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Savannah @ Benton (StJosephPost.com broadcast) - Week 5: Lafayette home to Sarcoxie

Benton 63 (3-1)&nbsp;Central KC 0 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Benton home to Savannah

Chillicothe 42 (2-2)&nbsp;Cameron 0 (1-3) - FINAL - Week 5: Chillicothe @ St. Pius X - Week 5: Cameron home to Maryville

#3 St. Pius X 34 (4-0)&nbsp;#6 Maryville 27 (2-2) - FINAL - Week 5: Maryville @ Cameron

KCI North Platte 25 (2-2)&nbsp;Hamilton 24 (0-4) - FINAL 2 OT - Week 5: North Platte @ Plattsburg - Week 5: Hamilton home to East Buchanan

&nbsp; #2 East Buchanan 33 (3-1) Lathrop 7 (2-2) - FINAL - Week 5: Lathrop home to Mid-Buchanan - Week 5: East Buchanan @ Hamilton&nbsp;&nbsp;

#3 Mid-Buchanan 35 (4-0) Lawson 0 (2-2) - FINAL - Week 5: Mid-Buchanan @ Lathrop

West Platte 48 (2-2)&nbsp;Plattsburg 0 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Plattsburg home to North Platte - Week 5: West Platte home to Lawson

GRC 11-man Gallatin 46 (4-0)&nbsp;Polo 8 (2-2) -FINAL - Week 5: Polo @ South Harrison - Week 5: Gallatin home to Maysville

Maysville 27 (3-1) South Harrison 6 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: South Harrison home to Polo - Week 5: Maysville @ Gallatin

Trenton 42 (4-0) Putnam County 20 (3-1) - FINAL - Week 5: Trenton home to Milan

GRC 8-man #1 North Andrew 13 (4-0) Northland Christian (0-4) - FINAL (forfeit) - Week 5: North Andrew home to St. Joseph Christian

Stanberry 72 (2-2) Knox County 38 (1-3) - FINAL - Week 5: Stanberry home to Pattonsburg

Pattonsburg (0-3) @ #8 King City (2-1) - moved to Saturday at 5 p.m. - Week 5: King City @ Worth County

#6 Albany 36 (4-0) #2 Worth County 34 (3-1) - FINAL - Week 5: Worth County home to King City - Week 5: Albany home to Platte Valley

Bishop LeBlond 66 (2-2) St. Joseph Christian 12 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Bishop LeBlond home to Archie - Week 5: St. Joseph Christian @ North Andrew

275 Conference Mound City 68 (1-3) Southwest Livingston 44 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Mound City home to Nodaway Valley

#7 East Atchison 72 (4-0)&nbsp;DeKalb 0 (1-3) - FINAL - Week 5: DeKalb home South Holt - Week 5: East Atchison home to Rock Port

Rock Port 58 (3-1)&nbsp;Nodaway Valley 18 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Nodaway Valley @ Mound City - Week 5: Rock Port @ East Atchison

Stewartsville-Osborn 70 (3-1) Keytesville 30 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Stewartsville-Osborn home to Southwest Livingston

#4 Platte Valley 46 (4-0)&nbsp;South Holt 6 (1-3) - FINAL - Week 5: South Holt @ DeKalb - Week 5: Platte Valley @ Albany

Greater KC Suburban St. Joseph Central 40 (3-1) William Chrisman 10 (3-1) -FINAL - Week 5: Central home to North KC

Northeast Kansas Atchison 72 (3-0) Harmon 0 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: Atchison home to Schlagle

Royal Valley 31 (1-2)&nbsp;Riverside 20 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Riverside home to Jackson Heights

Troy 55 (3-0) Valley Heights 6 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Troy @ Centralia

Holton 49 (2-1) Hiawatha 7 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Hiawatha @ Clay Center

Doniphan West 68 (1-2) Maranatha Christian Academy 48 (0-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Doniphan West @ Frankfort

McLouth (0-2) @ Maur Hill Prep Mount Academy (1-1) - missing - Week 4: Maur Hill @ Pleasant Ridge

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662785793556.jpeg" alt="Photo by Harry Loomis." />
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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe high school football season rolls on with week 4 in Missouri and week 3 in Kansas! Below is a list of all of the area scores.Be sure to tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com, KFEQ app) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike from 10-11 p.m. for scores and live coaches' interviews!MEC Savannah 69 (4-0)&nbsp;Lafayette 0 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Savannah @ Benton (StJosephPost.com broadcast) - Week 5: Lafayette home to Sarcoxie<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Friday-Night-Lights-91622---Anthony-Hays--Savannah-e1nvjob" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Benton 63 (3-1)&nbsp;Central KC 0 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Benton home to Savannah<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Friday-Night-Lights-91622---Kevin-Keeton--Benton-e1nvjqg" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Chillicothe 42 (2-2)&nbsp;Cameron 0 (1-3) - FINAL - Week 5: Chillicothe @ St. Pius X - Week 5: Cameron home to Maryville#3 St. Pius X 34 (4-0)&nbsp;#6 Maryville 27 (2-2) - FINAL - Week 5: Maryville @ CameronKCI North Platte 25 (2-2)&nbsp;Hamilton 24 (0-4) - FINAL 2 OT - Week 5: North Platte @ Plattsburg - Week 5: Hamilton home to East Buchanan<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Friday-Night-Lights-91622---Jared-Quigley--North-Platte-e1nvjl6" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>&nbsp; #2 East Buchanan 33 (3-1) Lathrop 7 (2-2) - FINAL - Week 5: Lathrop home to Mid-Buchanan - Week 5: East Buchanan @ Hamilton&nbsp;&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Friday-Night-Lights-91622---Adam-Lewis--East-Buchanan-e1nvjpk" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>#3 Mid-Buchanan 35 (4-0) Lawson 0 (2-2) - FINAL - Week 5: Mid-Buchanan @ Lathrop<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Friday-Night-Lights-91622---Aaron-Fritz--Mid-Buchanan-e1nvjlt" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>West Platte 48 (2-2)&nbsp;Plattsburg 0 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Plattsburg home to North Platte - Week 5: West Platte home to LawsonGRC 11-man Gallatin 46 (4-0)&nbsp;Polo 8 (2-2) -FINAL - Week 5: Polo @ South Harrison - Week 5: Gallatin home to Maysville<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Friday-Night-Lights-91622---Chris-Holt--Gallatin-e1nvjhg" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Maysville 27 (3-1) South Harrison 6 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: South Harrison home to Polo - Week 5: Maysville @ GallatinTrenton 42 (4-0) Putnam County 20 (3-1) - FINAL - Week 5: Trenton home to MilanGRC 8-man #1 North Andrew 13 (4-0) Northland Christian (0-4) - FINAL (forfeit) - Week 5: North Andrew home to St. Joseph ChristianStanberry 72 (2-2) Knox County 38 (1-3) - FINAL - Week 5: Stanberry home to Pattonsburg<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Friday-Night-Lights-91622---Shane-Hilton--Stanberry-e1nvjgf" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Pattonsburg (0-3) @ #8 King City (2-1) - moved to Saturday at 5 p.m. - Week 5: King City @ Worth County#6 Albany 36 (4-0) #2 Worth County 34 (3-1) - FINAL - Week 5: Worth County home to King City - Week 5: Albany home to Platte ValleyBishop LeBlond 66 (2-2) St. Joseph Christian 12 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Bishop LeBlond home to Archie - Week 5: St. Joseph Christian @ North Andrew<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/LeBlond-head-coach-Chuck-Davis---91622-e1nvcbc" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>275 Conference Mound City 68 (1-3) Southwest Livingston 44 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Mound City home to Nodaway Valley#7 East Atchison 72 (4-0)&nbsp;DeKalb 0 (1-3) - FINAL - Week 5: DeKalb home South Holt - Week 5: East Atchison home to Rock PortRock Port 58 (3-1)&nbsp;Nodaway Valley 18 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Nodaway Valley @ Mound City - Week 5: Rock Port @ East AtchisonStewartsville-Osborn 70 (3-1) Keytesville 30 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Stewartsville-Osborn home to Southwest Livingston<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Friday-Night-Lights-91622---Tommy-Fish--Stewartsville-Osborn-e1nvjml" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>#4 Platte Valley 46 (4-0)&nbsp;South Holt 6 (1-3) - FINAL - Week 5: South Holt @ DeKalb - Week 5: Platte Valley @ Albany<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Friday-Night-Lights-91622---Johnnie-Silkett--Platte-Valley-e1nvjnc" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Greater KC Suburban St. Joseph Central 40 (3-1) William Chrisman 10 (3-1) -FINAL - Week 5: Central home to North KC<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Friday-Night-Lights-91622---Regi-Trotter--St--Joseph-Central-e1nvjos" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Northeast Kansas Atchison 72 (3-0) Harmon 0 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: Atchison home to SchlagleRoyal Valley 31 (1-2)&nbsp;Riverside 20 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Riverside home to Jackson HeightsTroy 55 (3-0) Valley Heights 6 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Troy @ CentraliaHolton 49 (2-1) Hiawatha 7 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Hiawatha @ Clay CenterDoniphan West 68 (1-2) Maranatha Christian Academy 48 (0-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Doniphan West @ FrankfortMcLouth (0-2) @ Maur Hill Prep Mount Academy (1-1) - missing - Week 4: Maur Hill @ Pleasant Ridge

KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area high school football scoreboard - September 16, 2022

(AP) — J.D. Martinez had an RBI single in the eighth inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied late to beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1. 

Martinez’s single to left was just the third hit for Boston, which had just tied it up when reliever Scott Barlow (4-2) walked Jason Verdugo with the bases loaded after Dylan Coleman issued two walks to start the inning. 

Garrett Whitlock (4-2) gave up a hit in the eighth and Matt Strahm got the last three outs for his fourth save. Boston had lost six of eight, including a two-game sweep by the Yankees at home this week and nearly fell to the struggling Royals.

(AP) — J.D. Martinez had an RBI single in the eighth inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied late to beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1. Martinez’s single to left was just the third hit for Boston, which had just tied it up when reliever Scott Barlow (4-2) walked Jason Verdugo with the bases loaded after Dylan Coleman issued two walks to start the inning. Garrett Whitlock (4-2) gave up a hit in the eighth and Matt Strahm got the last three outs for his fourth save. Boston had lost six of eight, including a two-game sweep by the Yankees at home this week and nearly fell to the struggling Royals.

Martinez has RBI single in 8th, Red Sox beat Royals 2-1

Bishop LeBlond came into Friday's matchup at St. Joseph Christian a bit frustrated.

The Eagles (2-2) had lost back-to-back games to North Andrew and then last week 64-12 at Worth County. LeBlond took its frustrations out on Christian, scoring 30 unanswered points to start and winning 66-12 in a game called at halftime Friday.

"To be able to stay in town on the weekend of (the LeBlond Carnival), a lot of morale around this game, to come in and compete, on a fantastic field at a great facility," LeBlond coach Chuck Davis said. "Just a good night of football and we just so happened to play one of our best games."

Bishop LeBlond got the ball to start the game and scored touchdowns on each of their first nine possessions. The Eagles put up 38 points in the first quarter and 28 more in the second.

Each of LeBlond's scoring drives lasted four plays or less, and eight of those nine drives were finished in 43 seconds or less. Five of the scoring drives lasted only one play, as LeBlond started six drives in Christian territory.

Seven Christian drives ended with a turnover-on-downs, giving the Eagles consistently short fields.

Senior quarterback Landon Gardner had a near flawless night, as he rushed five times for 95 yards and a touchdown. He was also 5-for-5 through the air for 134 yards and three touchdowns.

Senior Jake Korell had touchdown grabs of 56 and 55 yards. Carson Staggs had a 26-yard rushing score, while Jackson Sigrist had a 22-yard touchdown reception.

"All of those guys got subbed out in the second quarter," Davis said of his top performers. "They were on the sidelines, cheering on the younger guys and really being coaches on the field for their teammates. So, it's nice to see them bring these young guys along, and we got some good reps from the young guys."

Christian (0-4) had a scoring drive in both the first and second quarter. Peyton Hausman put the Lions on the board in the final minute of the first quarter with a 60-yard touchdown run.

Jacob Clabaugh then found Vail Fruechting on an eight-yard touchdown throw shortly before halftime. Clabaugh completed 18-of-34 passes for 99 yards and a score. Hausman had carries for 71 yards and a score.

Fruechting was the lead receiver for the Lions, hauling in eight passes for 42 yards and a score.

St. Joseph Christian has a tough test at North Andrew (4-0) next week. LeBlond will host Archie (4-0) next week.

"I think we can improve reps at practice and be ready to go for Friday," Davis said.

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostBishop LeBlond came into Friday's matchup at St. Joseph Christian a bit frustrated.The Eagles (2-2) had lost back-to-back games to North Andrew and then last week 64-12 at Worth County. LeBlond took its frustrations out on Christian, scoring 30 unanswered points to start and winning 66-12 in a game called at halftime Friday."To be able to stay in town on the weekend of (the LeBlond Carnival), a lot of morale around this game, to come in and compete, on a fantastic field at a great facility," LeBlond coach Chuck Davis said. "Just a good night of football and we just so happened to play one of our best games."Bishop LeBlond got the ball to start the game and scored touchdowns on each of their first nine possessions. The Eagles put up 38 points in the first quarter and 28 more in the second.Each of LeBlond's scoring drives lasted four plays or less, and eight of those nine drives were finished in 43 seconds or less. Five of the scoring drives lasted only one play, as LeBlond started six drives in Christian territory.Seven Christian drives ended with a turnover-on-downs, giving the Eagles consistently short fields.Senior quarterback Landon Gardner had a near flawless night, as he rushed five times for 95 yards and a touchdown. He was also 5-for-5 through the air for 134 yards and three touchdowns.Senior Jake Korell had touchdown grabs of 56 and 55 yards. Carson Staggs had a 26-yard rushing score, while Jackson Sigrist had a 22-yard touchdown reception."All of those guys got subbed out in the second quarter," Davis said of his top performers. "They were on the sidelines, cheering on the younger guys and really being coaches on the field for their teammates. So, it's nice to see them bring these young guys along, and we got some good reps from the young guys."Christian (0-4) had a scoring drive in both the first and second quarter. Peyton Hausman put the Lions on the board in the final minute of the first quarter with a 60-yard touchdown run.Jacob Clabaugh then found Vail Fruechting on an eight-yard touchdown throw shortly before halftime. Clabaugh completed 18-of-34 passes for 99 yards and a score. Hausman had carries for 71 yards and a score.Fruechting was the lead receiver for the Lions, hauling in eight passes for 42 yards and a score.St. Joseph Christian has a tough test at North Andrew (4-0) next week. LeBlond will host Archie (4-0) next week."I think we can improve reps at practice and be ready to go for Friday," Davis said.<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/LeBlond-head-coach-Chuck-Davis---91622-e1nvcbc" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div><div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/LeBlond-QB-Landon-Gardner---91622-e1nvcbs" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Full game broadcast<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Bishop-LeBlond--St--Joseph-Christian-football---91622-e1nvccn" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div><figure>
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 </figure>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Bishop LeBlond pounces early, takes down St. Joseph Christian Friday

The St. Joseph Post Game of the Week leaves us in the city for a second straight week with another intracity matchup - this one in the eight-man ranks.

Bishop LeBlond (1-2) visits St. Joseph Christian (0-3) in just the second ever meeting between these two as eight-man foes.

Pregame starts at 6:30 with kickoff at 7. <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/SJPOST">LINK TO LISTEN HERE</a>.

St. Joseph Christian looks to snap a 27-game regular season losing streak, while LeBlond looks to bounce back after losses to North Andrew in week two and at Worth County in week three.

LeBlond is home to Archie the following week, while Christian will go on the road to face North Andrew next Friday.

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe St. Joseph Post Game of the Week leaves us in the city for a second straight week with another intracity matchup - this one in the eight-man ranks.Bishop LeBlond (1-2) visits St. Joseph Christian (0-3) in just the second ever meeting between these two as eight-man foes.Pregame starts at 6:30 with kickoff at 7. <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/SJPOST">LINK TO LISTEN HERE</a>.St. Joseph Christian looks to snap a 27-game regular season losing streak, while LeBlond looks to bounce back after losses to North Andrew in week two and at Worth County in week three.LeBlond is home to Archie the following week, while Christian will go on the road to face North Andrew next Friday.<figure>
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LIVE AUDIO STREAM - Bishop LeBlond @ St. Joseph Christian football

(AP) — Carlos Correa’s solo home run in the first inning and Nick Gordon’s two-run shot in the second gave the Minnesota Twins enough to hang on for a 3-2 victory to finish a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals. 

The Twins pulled within four games of first-place Cleveland in the AL Central race after allowing only 13 hits in the series. They had five relievers throw scoreless innings. 

Minnesota is 12-4 against Kansas City this season. The Twins hit the road for five games in Cleveland this weekend.

The Royals next take on the Red Sox Friday evening with first pitch at 6:10 central. Coverage begins at 5:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

(AP) — Carlos Correa’s solo home run in the first inning and Nick Gordon’s two-run shot in the second gave the Minnesota Twins enough to hang on for a 3-2 victory to finish a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals. The Twins pulled within four games of first-place Cleveland in the AL Central race after allowing only 13 hits in the series. They had five relievers throw scoreless innings. Minnesota is 12-4 against Kansas City this season. The Twins hit the road for five games in Cleveland this weekend.The Royals next take on the Red Sox Friday evening with first pitch at 6:10 central. Coverage begins at 5:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Correa, Gordon power Twins past Royals 3-2 for series sweep

Volleyball Maryville 3 Lafayette 0 Bishop LeBlond 3 Chillicothe 1 St. Joseph Central 3 Oak Park 0 Savannah 3 Cameron 0 East Buchanan 3 West Platte 2 Mid-Buchanan 3 Plattsburg 0 Nodaway Valley 3 Union Star 0 South Holt @ East Atchison - missing

Softball Bishop LeBlond 5 Lafayette 4 Benton 9 Maryville 2 St. Joseph Central 5 Oak Park 1 Savannah 5 Chillicothe 2 Lawson 20 East Buchanan 0 Mid-Buchanan 3 Lathrop 2 Plattsburg 11 Hamilton 7 North Andrew 13 North Harrison 7. The Cardinals are 10-0-1. King City 9 Stanberry 2 North Platte 8 West Platte 2. The Panthers are now 11-0. Northeast Nodaway @ Stewartsville-Osborn - missing

Boys’ soccer Bishop LeBlond 8 Benton 0. The Eagles are now 7-1. St. Joseph Central 2 Raytown 0

Girls’ golf Maryville beat Central 197-203 in a hard fought duel at Moila Country Club. Central’s Ali Perry was the medalist with a score of 40.

Girls’ tennis Lafayette 8 Maryville 1 St. Joseph Central 9 Oak Park 0

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostVolleyball Maryville 3 Lafayette 0 Bishop LeBlond 3 Chillicothe 1 St. Joseph Central 3 Oak Park 0 Savannah 3 Cameron 0 East Buchanan 3 West Platte 2 Mid-Buchanan 3 Plattsburg 0 Nodaway Valley 3 Union Star 0 South Holt @ East Atchison - missingSoftball Bishop LeBlond 5 Lafayette 4 Benton 9 Maryville 2 St. Joseph Central 5 Oak Park 1 Savannah 5 Chillicothe 2 Lawson 20 East Buchanan 0 Mid-Buchanan 3 Lathrop 2 Plattsburg 11 Hamilton 7 North Andrew 13 North Harrison 7. The Cardinals are 10-0-1. King City 9 Stanberry 2 North Platte 8 West Platte 2. The Panthers are now 11-0. Northeast Nodaway @ Stewartsville-Osborn - missingBoys’ soccer Bishop LeBlond 8 Benton 0. The Eagles are now 7-1. St. Joseph Central 2 Raytown 0Girls’ golf Maryville beat Central 197-203 in a hard fought duel at Moila Country Club. Central’s Ali Perry was the medalist with a score of 40.Girls’ tennis Lafayette 8 Maryville 1 St. Joseph Central 9 Oak Park 0

KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area high school scoreboard - September 15, 2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In a showdown between the Chiefs and Chargers, two of the league's best teams led by two of the game's bright young quarterbacks, an unheralded seventh-round draft pick who a few years ago was working alongside his mother in a Wendy's restaurant stole the show.

The Chiefs' Jaylen Watson picked off Justin Herbert at the goal line early in the fourth quarter Thursday night, headed the other way and was never touched on a 99-yard go-ahead touchdown that propelled Kansas City to a 27-24 victory.

“I don't even remember what happened at that moment,” Watson said later. “It's all so surreal.”

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 235 yards with TD passes to Jerick McKinnon and Justin Watson, and fill-in kicker Matt Ammendola was perfect in place of injured Harrison Butker. But it was the Chiefs' defense, and Watson's highlight-reel interception, that allowed Kansas City (2-0) to overcome its early problems in an early divisional test.

“The thing that I'm most proud of,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said, “is that we stuck together. Nobody pointed any fingers.”

Two series after Watson's go-ahead touchdown, things got even worse for the Chargers (1-1) when Herbert was drilled by defensive end Mike Danna while delivering a throw. He left the field clutching his side, returned one play later, then threw an incompletion that forced the Chargers to punt while trailing 24-17.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire promptly split the defense on a 52-yard run to set up a field goal for Kansas City.

Herbert, who finished with 334 yards and three touchdown passes, gamely tried to keep the Chargers alive. He threw a 36-yard dart on fourth down to extend their ensuing possession, then hit Joshua Palmer in the back of the end zone on fourth-and-goal to pull Los Angeles within 27-24 with just over a minute to go.

Kansas City recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock to end the game.

The highly anticipated showdown between two of the league's most prolific quarterbacks, each surrounded by premier playmakers, turned out early on to be a defensive slugfest.

The Chargers held the Chiefs to 13 yards in the first quarter, thanks to relentless pressure from Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack and the fact that Derwin James Jr. was just about everywhere, and kept a team that scored 44 points last week in Arizona off the scoreboard until Mahomes slung a sidearm pass to McKinnon early in the second quarter.

The Chargers fared better offensively, even though Staley opted to play conservatively, twice punting on fourth-and-2 near midfield. Dustin Hopkins kicked an early field goal before Mike Williams, dominating smaller Chiefs defensive backs, put the Chargers in position for Zander Horvath to catch a short TD pass.

Staley finally went for it on fourth down on the opening drive of the second half. And one play after Austin Ekeler picked it up, Williams made a one-handed grab around Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed to give the Chargers a 17-7 lead.

The game appeared to be getting away from the Chiefs when Mahomes was intercepted by Asante Samuel Jr. on their next possession. But replays showed Samuel didn't control the ball and the call was overturned, and Mahomes capitalized on his second chance by throwing a 41-yard strike to Justin Watson for a touchdown.

The Chiefs tied it 17-all on the first play of the fourth quarter when Ammendola, who was signed earlier this week, knocked through a chip shot on fourth down at the goal line.

That set up Jaylen Watson's pick-6 and the first lead Kansas City had all night.

“This is what it's going to be. We know we're playing in the toughest division,” Chiefs safety Justin Reid said. “We know we're going to get everyone's best shot. We have to come out and we have to perform.”

The Chiefs are on the road to face Indianapolis next Sunday. Kickoff is set for noon central. The game will be on Q Country 92.7 FM in St. Joseph.

Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman hurt his ankle in the third quarter but returned to the game. Mike Danna left in the fourth quarter with a calf injury.

St. Joseph PostKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In a showdown between the Chiefs and Chargers, two of the league's best teams led by two of the game's bright young quarterbacks, an unheralded seventh-round draft pick who a few years ago was working alongside his mother in a Wendy's restaurant stole the show.The Chiefs' Jaylen Watson picked off Justin Herbert at the goal line early in the fourth quarter Thursday night, headed the other way and was never touched on a 99-yard go-ahead touchdown that propelled Kansas City to a 27-24 victory.“I don't even remember what happened at that moment,” Watson said later. “It's all so surreal.”Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 235 yards with TD passes to Jerick McKinnon and Justin Watson, and fill-in kicker Matt Ammendola was perfect in place of injured Harrison Butker. But it was the Chiefs' defense, and Watson's highlight-reel interception, that allowed Kansas City (2-0) to overcome its early problems in an early divisional test.“The thing that I'm most proud of,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said, “is that we stuck together. Nobody pointed any fingers.”Two series after Watson's go-ahead touchdown, things got even worse for the Chargers (1-1) when Herbert was drilled by defensive end Mike Danna while delivering a throw. He left the field clutching his side, returned one play later, then threw an incompletion that forced the Chargers to punt while trailing 24-17.Clyde Edwards-Helaire promptly split the defense on a 52-yard run to set up a field goal for Kansas City.Herbert, who finished with 334 yards and three touchdown passes, gamely tried to keep the Chargers alive. He threw a 36-yard dart on fourth down to extend their ensuing possession, then hit Joshua Palmer in the back of the end zone on fourth-and-goal to pull Los Angeles within 27-24 with just over a minute to go.Kansas City recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock to end the game.The highly anticipated showdown between two of the league's most prolific quarterbacks, each surrounded by premier playmakers, turned out early on to be a defensive slugfest.The Chargers held the Chiefs to 13 yards in the first quarter, thanks to relentless pressure from Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack and the fact that Derwin James Jr. was just about everywhere, and kept a team that scored 44 points last week in Arizona off the scoreboard until Mahomes slung a sidearm pass to McKinnon early in the second quarter.The Chargers fared better offensively, even though Staley opted to play conservatively, twice punting on fourth-and-2 near midfield. Dustin Hopkins kicked an early field goal before Mike Williams, dominating smaller Chiefs defensive backs, put the Chargers in position for Zander Horvath to catch a short TD pass.Staley finally went for it on fourth down on the opening drive of the second half. And one play after Austin Ekeler picked it up, Williams made a one-handed grab around Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed to give the Chargers a 17-7 lead.The game appeared to be getting away from the Chiefs when Mahomes was intercepted by Asante Samuel Jr. on their next possession. But replays showed Samuel didn't control the ball and the call was overturned, and Mahomes capitalized on his second chance by throwing a 41-yard strike to Justin Watson for a touchdown.The Chiefs tied it 17-all on the first play of the fourth quarter when Ammendola, who was signed earlier this week, knocked through a chip shot on fourth down at the goal line.That set up Jaylen Watson's pick-6 and the first lead Kansas City had all night.“This is what it's going to be. We know we're playing in the toughest division,” Chiefs safety Justin Reid said. “We know we're going to get everyone's best shot. We have to come out and we have to perform.”The Chiefs are on the road to face Indianapolis next Sunday. Kickoff is set for noon central. The game will be on Q Country 92.7 FM in St. Joseph.INJURIESChiefs WR Mecole Hardman hurt his ankle in the third quarter but returned to the game. Mike Danna left in the fourth quarter with a calf injury.

Chiefs overcome slow start, defeat Chargers in AFC West showdown Thursday

(AP) — Sonny Gray cruised through seven sharp innings and the Minnesota Twins, despite losing AL batting leader Luis Arraez to an early injury, beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0. 

Gary Sánchez had a two-run double and Carlos Correa a couple hits for Minnesota, five games behind AL Central-leading Cleveland with 21 games remaining. Arraez got an infield hit, raising his average to .320, and scored in the first, then left after the inning with left hamstring tightness. 

Acquired from Cincinnati in March, Gray has been a top-of-the-rotation guy for Minnesota all season. He breezed through the Kansas City lineup much of the night, allowing three hits and striking out eight.

The Royals take on the Twins again Thursday evening with first pitch at 6:40 central. Coverage begins at 6:00 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

(AP) — Sonny Gray cruised through seven sharp innings and the Minnesota Twins, despite losing AL batting leader Luis Arraez to an early injury, beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0. Gary Sánchez had a two-run double and Carlos Correa a couple hits for Minnesota, five games behind AL Central-leading Cleveland with 21 games remaining. Arraez got an infield hit, raising his average to .320, and scored in the first, then left after the inning with left hamstring tightness. Acquired from Cincinnati in March, Gray has been a top-of-the-rotation guy for Minnesota all season. He breezed through the Kansas City lineup much of the night, allowing three hits and striking out eight.The Royals take on the Twins again Thursday evening with first pitch at 6:40 central. Coverage begins at 6:00 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Gray sharp for 7, Arraez exits early as Twins blank Royals

TOPEKA —&nbsp;The state championship dominance of schools like Bishop Miege is now an issue for the Kansas Legislature.

The Kansas State Board of Education passed the multiplier proposal on to legislators by a 6-4 vote Wednesday morning. Board members Porter, Waugh, Mah, Jones, Haas and Clifford voted for the proposal. Members Arnold, Dombrosky, Horst and McNiece voted against it.

The classifications from 4A and down voted in favor of a proposed change that would introduce a multiplier for successful private schools that would inflate their enrollment number for classification purposes, 5A and 6A did not vote in favor.

Kansas High Schools voted 216 to 139 to make the change.

The identifying statutes need to be approved by the Legislature prior to implementation.

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 </figure>TOPEKA —&nbsp;The state championship dominance of schools like Bishop Miege is now an issue for the Kansas Legislature.The Kansas State Board of Education passed the multiplier proposal on to legislators by a 6-4 vote Wednesday morning. Board members Porter, Waugh, Mah, Jones, Haas and Clifford voted for the proposal. Members Arnold, Dombrosky, Horst and McNiece voted against it.The classifications from 4A and down voted in favor of a proposed change that would introduce a multiplier for successful private schools that would inflate their enrollment number for classification purposes, 5A and 6A did not vote in favor.Kansas High Schools voted 216 to 139 to make the change.The identifying statutes need to be approved by the Legislature prior to implementation.